CVE-2014-9732

Public Exploit

Description

The cabd_extract function in cabd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not properly maintain decompression callbacks in certain cases where an invalid file follows a valid file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted CAB archive.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.63%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/03/11	mailing list
https://bugs.debian.org/774665	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72474	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9732?: CVE-2014-9732 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-9732?: To fix CVE-2014-9732, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-9732 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2014-9732 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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